Portia Kirkland is an outstanding communications professional with an exceptional creative edge. She has the acute ability to take a concept and develop it into a masterpiece. She has produced outstanding features and shows, significantly increased the DeKalb County School District ‘s (DCSD) social media presence, and effectively guided the district’s media relations in the Atlanta market. Working with her in the district, I’ve had the awesome opportunity to observe her leadership. Portia skillfully leads an award-winning department, provides strategic public relations, and has successfully worked to re-brand the district.